Pay the $34 renewal fee for non-commercial Class A and B and $33 for Class C.

NOTE: If you are required to take a written knowledge test, you will need to answer the first 18 questions on the exam. You need 15 correct answers to pass, and you have up to 3 attempts.

CA Military Members & Out-of-State Residents

Out-of-State CA Residents

If you will be
out of state when your California driver’s license expires, you can request a extension for 1 year for free.

Before your CA driver’s license expires, write a letter requesting the extension and include your:

Full name.

CA driver license number.

Date of birth.

California address.

Out-of-state address.

Send the letter to:

Department of Motor Vehicles
P.O. Box 942890
Sacramento, CA 94290

Military Members

Notice for Military Members Stationed in Germany

If you are currently stationed in Germany, please be aware that some states require you to have a valid U.S. driver's license in addition to your USAREUR license.
Read our article for more information.

If you are an active
military member, your expired California driver’s license will remain valid for 30 days after your honorable discharge, regardless of the expiration date. Your spouse’s CA driver’s license will also remain valid during this time.

If your California driver license has expired, you need to
update your driving record with the CA DMV by calling (916) 657-7790.

You will receive an
Extension of License for Person in Armed Forces card (DL 236).

If you are a
military member’s dependent and your license is expiring, you can either:

Request a expiration date extension of 1 year. (See above.) OR

Renew your CA driver’s license by calling (916) 657-7790.

Renewals for Non-U.S. Citizens

If you are a non-U.S. citizen with a
temporary CA driver’s license, you’ll need to provide updated birth date and legal presence documents issued by the Department of Homeland Security.

The California
Department of Motor Vehicles will mail you extension instructions before your temporary license expires.

Forms

DL 410 FO

Renew driver's license by mail if eligible and determine eligibility to renew by mail.